Disciplinary Process and Sanctions

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES

COMPLAINTS

Any member of the University community may file a complaint against any student alleging a violation of the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities .   Complaints shall be prepared in writing and be directed to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee.   Any complaint should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, generally within 30 days of the alleged incident.   Established disciplinary information channels (i.e. incident reports and security reports are the usual sources of alleged violations of University rules and regulations.)   The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students may request that Public Safety investigate the incident.   At the discretion of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee, the time permitted to file a complaint may be extended.  

Acts committed off-campus, but related to the security, well-being or reputation of the University, its educational Mission, its special programs and study abroad programs are subject to disciplinary action.  

Upon receipt of information of a violation in which the accused's   presence on campus raises concern for public safety, under the authority of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee, the person may be required to leave campus until the disposition of the case is completed.

In the case of alleged sexual assault, academic and living arrangements may be modified upon request by the victim, provided that such arrangements are reasonably available at the University.   If modifications are made, there is no presumption that the alleged perpetrator is responsible.   Those involved in a sexual assault case will also be notified of campus support services at the time a report is made.

When more than one student in an organization is charged with a conduct rising out of a single occurrence or out of connected multiple occurrences, a single hearing may be held for the group organization itself.   The Student Organizations Review Board or the Greek Discipline Board will determine sanctions for group organization misconduct.   Sanctions may include but are not limited to: censure, suspension of pledging privileges (or other applicable procedures), suspension or revocation of charter, or denial of recognition or registration as well as other appropriate sanctions permitted under this code.   In circumstances where urgent attention is required, the Dean of Students and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs may determine whether a violation has occurred and may implement necessary disciplinary measures.   Individual members of organizations may also be held accountable for their actions in these incidents and are subject to the usual disciplinary procedures.